Van Halen

Released: February 7, 2012

Songwriter: Alex Van Halen David Lee Roth Eddie Van Halen Wolfgang Van Halen

Producer: John Shanks Van Halen

You often wonder
You wanna know
How deep does
The rabbit hole go?

I know you never thought about it
But ask yourself later:
When you turn on your stereo
Does it return the favor?

I gotta know!

That's the trouble with never
(It) sure seems like a mighty long time
That's the trouble with never
When was the last time
You did something for the first time?

Hello!

Every Einstein's assigned
A Tweedle Dumb and Tweedle Dumber
Any old fool could see
Never even wonder

Yeah we could come together
I will call for you
Hey, never's good for me
How's never sound to you?

1-800-Tell-Me-Baby!

That's the trouble with never
(It) sure may be a mighty long time
That's the trouble with never
When was the last time
You did something for the first time?

Yeah!
Level with me baby!
Talk to me!

[Solo]

This could
Damage your reputation:
My wicked wicked ways

But maybe I just will
Since you put it that way

Delusions of eloquence?
You never can say

You wanna play
The game?
You can't quit when you get played

"Mistakes make people."
Isn't that what people say?

Let's un-plan the moment
Dance the night away

Selective amnesia
Is only a heartbeat away

A simple question
Concerning time:
"Suppose you wait forever
And then you change your mind?"

Oh, No!

That's the trouble with never
Sure could be a mighty long time
That's the trouble with never
When was the last time
You did something for the first time?

When was it?
When was it?
Ah, text me baby!

When baby?
Tell me!
When was the last time baby?
Show me!

Van Halen is one of the most iconic American rock bands of all time. Formed in Pasadena, California in 1972, the group’s primary line-up consisted of Eddie Van Halen on guitar, Alex Van Halen on drums, David Lee Roth providing lead vocals, and Michael Anthony providing bass duties and significant harmonies.

Their first six albums, recorded and released between 1977–1984, are considered to be classics and pioneering efforts in the field of hard rock. Eddie Van Halen’s groundbreaking guitar sound and techniques completely changed the landscape of music and radio culture in the 1980s. His and brother Alex’s virtuosity, along with David Lee Roth’s charisma and bassist Michael Anthony’s foundational contributions garnered the band early comparisons to their predecessors—Led Zeppelin—a group who had a profound influence on them. Though, even more so than Jimmy Page, Eddie cites Eric Clapton as having the biggest impact on his playing.

In 1977, after recording a demo with Gene Simmons (who wanted the band to change their name to “Daddy Longlegs”) they were introduced to KISS‘ management, who told Simmons they wouldn’t sign them

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